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Guilty verdict in rape trial

Travis W. Turner, 49, of Waterloo, was found guilty Friday afternoon on three counts of sexual assault by force in connection with an incident that occurred in late January 2022.…

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Girl Scout runs summer camp

A Waterloo Girl Scout recently took the reins of this year’s summer day camp, capping off her Gold Award and paving the way for other local scouts to step up…

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See you at the Monroe County Fair!

The Monroe County Fair is set to return next week for yet another year, and following some unfortunate weather that impacted the last fair, hopes are high for this year’s…

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Mifflin joins Waterloo School Board

Changes to the Waterloo High School student handbook and a lease proposal for district Chromebooks were big discussion topics for the Waterloo School Board on Monday night, with a temporary…

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Coroner’s office duties explained

During the first of what will be regular updates from the Monroe County Coroner’s Office, deputy coroner Theresa Hitzemann gave the Monroe County Board an overview of what her department…

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A century of Lou

A Waterloo local and former manager of the Sunset Motel celebrated her 100th birthday last Saturday, with family members gathering to honor her character, work ethic and love for others.…

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New president for park district

The Waterloo Park District Board underwent a change in leadership last week with the stepping down of its president, though discussion also touched on the recently-opened splash pad and the…

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New superintendent in Dupo

A new superintendent will be overseeing the Dupo School District this coming school year as a resident of many years gives back to the community in which she’s raised her…

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Columbia screams for ice cream

During the dog days of summer, the unmistakable jingle from the loudspeakers of an ice cream truck elicits excitement in youngsters and nostalgia in adults. In the City of Columbia,…

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Meth trafficking arrest

A St. Louis woman is facing multiple charges following a recent drug arrest.  Ashley M. Jaggie, 36, of St. Louis, was charged with methamphetamine trafficking, delivery of methamphetamine and possession…

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